Novo Nordisk Posted November 12, 2026

Medical Manager II (São Paulo, São Paulo, BR)

São Paulo, Brazil Type not listed
Medical Affairs Manager
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About this opportunity

Your impact begins here

As Medical Manager, Blood disorders, you will lead the Medical Affairs strategy for blood disorders in Brazil and build the scientific, evidence and health-system readiness our current and future pipeline will need, subject to regulatory approval and company decisions. You will turn the unmet needs of people living with blood disorders, healthcare professionals and the Brazilian health system into a focused medical plan. Your work ensures their reality shapes the choices we make, starting now.

What you’ll bring

You combine strong science with field experience, and you know how to make progress when resources are lean and the path is not yet clear.

A medical degree from a recognised Brazilian institution, with active and unrestricted registration with a Brazilian Regional Medical Council (CRM).

Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or in another Medical Affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry is mandatory.

Proven ability to hold high-quality scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and turn field interactions into actionable insights.

Experience delivering cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, priorities and dependencies.

Solid understanding of Medical Affairs principles, evidence generation, compliance, pharmacovigilance and ethical engagement with healthcare professionals and patient organisations.

Advanced or fluent English, written and spoken, to lead discussions, challenge assumptions and represent Brazil in global forums.

Strong scientific writing, presentation and communication skills.

The ability to manage several priorities with autonomy, accountability and reliable follow-through, and availability to travel within Brazil.

Useful, but not essential:

Experience in hematology, sickle cell disease, rare diseases, paediatrics or internal medicine, or in a pre-launch or launch environment.

Experience with real-world evidence, Investigator-Sponsored Studies, Phase IV or observational research, and scientific publications.

Knowledge of the Brazilian access environment, including ANVISA, CMED, CONITEC, PCDTs and SUS implementation.

Experience with KOL segmentation, patient organisations, vendor management, limited budgets or global matrix teams.

What you’ll do

You will own the direction of Medical Affairs for blood disorders in Brazil and get hands-on to move it forward.

Own and refine the Brazil medical strategy and annual plan, including priorities, budget, milestones, KPIs and risks, and be clear about what will not be funded.

Act as local scientific lead for hemophilia and sickle cell disease, building a deep understanding of the Brazilian care pathway, treatment landscape, regional inequalities and evidence gaps.

Map and engage KOLs, scientific societies, patient organisations and public-health stakeholders, and guide MSL engagement so field insights become decisions and actions.

Build and run a focused real-world evidence and publication strategy, and evaluate Investigator-Sponsored Studies, observational research and Phase IV opportunities with local and global teams.

Partner with Market Access to define the evidence needs for access, including epidemiology, disease burden, comparators, endpoints and CONITEC assessment.

Bring scientific input to launch-readiness and lifecycle planning, and represent Brazil in global meetings, while ensuring scientific integrity and full compliance.

Who you’ll work with

You will join Product & Portfolio Strategy, where colleagues connect commercial strategy, medical affairs and business development across therapy areas to guide the Novo portfolio and strengthen competitiveness. In Brazil, you will work in the local Medical Affairs team and partner closely with your field medical colleagues and MSLs.

Your close partners will be Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Patient Affairs, Communications and Commercial, as well as Global Medical Affairs. You will also work with external partners, including healthcare professionals, scientific societies, patient organisations, research institutions and vendors. Expect open discussion, constructive challenge and clear ownership, so decisions are made and followed through at pace.

What you can expect here

You will be trusted to take ownership and build an emerging area with room to shape priorities and make your voice heard. You will grow through cross-functional and global exposure, learning from colleagues across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Development. Clear performance expectations and honest feedback help you raise the bar and deliver your best work.

Start now

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to bring scientific insight to clinical trials in Brazil, apply for the Clinical Medical Manager role by November 22.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 399 comparable Manager Medical Affairs roles across 92 biopharma companies.

399Comparable roles tracked
374Currently active
92Companies hiring similar roles
47Countries represented

Salary context

98 of 399 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · PSL&D Compliance Training Ops & Business Lead (Manager) · Pfizer $88,500/yr – $147,500/yr
Peer group range $118,000 – $255,000 (median $186,375)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 399 comparable roles

United States143
China55
Japan36
India20
Germany18
United Kingdom12

+ 41 more countries

Seniority mix

399 of 399 peers have a known seniority level

Manager237
Associate Director86
Associate76

Therapeutic area mix

133 of 399 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology53
Neuroscience30
Immunology25
Rare Disease6
Cardiovascular / CVRM5
Vaccines & Infectious Disease4
Dermatology & Aesthetics4
Respiratory3
Gastroenterology2
Ophthalmology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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